Engineering Technician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 2

Location:

Hampton, Virginia, United States

Date:
Aug 19, 2026

Req

Team: E66 ADV MANUFACTURING

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No
- Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:

No
- Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $54,000.00 to $68,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

This Engineering Technician position supports the day-to-day execution of additive manufacturing production by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced manufacturing equipment and supporting processes from initial setup through completed part inspection. This position works hands-on with metal additive manufacturing systems, post-processing equipment, powder handling, quality inspections, and production documentation to ensure parts are produced safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures and technical requirements.

The Engineering Technician also works closely with engineering and other production personnel to resolve technical issues, improve manufacturing processes, maintain equipment readiness, and support the continued development and transition of additive manufacturing processes into repeatable production.

• Day-to-day AM machine support, post processing equipment operation, and maintenance.

• Responsible for managing inventory and waste.

• Assess AM part candidates for manufacturability, design optimization and model modification potential.

• Working with Engineering drawings, understanding GD&T, and creating technical reports.

• Responsible for quality assurance including but not limited to
  1) quality documentation and control plan
  2)

in-process inspection
3) dimensional inspection with basic inspection tools, metrology scanning and CMM

• Continuous process improvement for efficient and repeatable part production, working to develop process in the

direction of full production of AM parts.

• Support removal and surface preparation.

• Maintain and promote a positive and safe work environment.

• Knowledge in basic principle of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and other AM technologies is preferred.

• Ability to understand and follow procedures and industrial standards.

• Skills in metrology.

• Knowledge in quality inspection.

• Exhibits proficient technical writing skills.

• Strong ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, high level of self-motivation.

• Attention to details is critical.

• College diploma or apprenticeships in machining or manufacturing.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Experience in running AM…